Alcohol sting in Ulster County nets 23

KINGSTON, N.Y. -- A multi-agency investigation into sales of alcoholic beverages to minors has resulted in the arrests of 23 people in Ulster County, according to the county District Attorney's Office.

The following were arrested and charged last week with violating the state Alcohol Beverage Control Law by selling or providing alcohol to a person less than 21 years old:

o Christopher J. Ehring, 18, of 45 Forestwood Drive, Woodstock, following a check at the Hobo Deli at 932 state Route 28, Kingston.

o Kulbir Singh, 55, of 17 Piney Point Road, Boiceville, following a check of the Boiceville Pit Stop at 4135 Route 28, Boiceville

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o Dorothy A. Rossitz, 60, of 7 Deer Lane, Big Indian, following a check of the Phoenicia Supermarket at 85 Main St., Phoenicia.

o Tithee P. Patel, 17, of 507 state Route 208, New Paltz, following a check of the Ireland Corners General Store at 551 Route 208, Gardiner.

o Gilroy H. Padamadan, 60, of 6337 U.S. Route 209, Kerhonkson, following a check of the Sunoco Mart at Route 209 and 42nd St., Kerhonkson

Participating in the alcohol sting were police departments in the towns of Lloyd, Ulster, New Paltz, Marlboro, Plattekill, Shawangunk, Saugerties and the city of Kingston. The Ulster County Sheriff's Office and state police coordinated the investigation.

In addition to the criminal charges filed, the state liquor licensing board will be given notice of each establishment where the violations occurred, District Attorney Holley Carnright said.